Camp Sites and Camp Fees

2008 Summer Camp Fee

The fees for summer camp at Mt. Norris Scout Reservation are set and approved by the Green Mountain Council Camping Committee.  As always, every effort is made to keep fees as low as possible and still provide a well-rounded summer camp experience for each scout who attends.

The structure has been adopted by the Green Mountain Council to make paying for summer camp easier on the units and easier to keep track of upon your check-in at camp.  All fees are on a per week basis.

Summer camp fee timeline

• By February15 - To confirm your camp site a deposit of $15 per boy is due. This deposit is transferable but non-refundable.
• By March 31 - One Half the camp fees is due per boy
• By or before May 15* - Early bird fees are due $250.00 per youth
• After May 15 - Whole fee is due prior to your arrival at Camp $280.00
• Multi-week discount - The fee for Scouts returning for a ‘second helping’ is $230.00

Leadership (Leader Fee for 2008)

Two leaders are admitted with no fee when your troop has a minimum of 5 scouts up to 16 scouts attending camp. A ratio of one leader per 8 youth is admitted after that free of charge.

Each additional leader must pay $75 per week.

If your troop attends camp with less then 5 scouts the leader’s fee is $75 per week - per leader

Camperships

Campership applications must be received by April 15.  All recipients of campership help will be notified before the May 15 Early Bird deadline.  Please fill out and return the application in the appendix before the April deadline.

Second Helping

Scouts may return for a second week of camp at the rate of $230 per week.

*   If your unit cancels after May 15, the unit forfeits $50 per boy. Please remember your money has already been spent by the time you come to camp.

Your Camp Site

As compared to most Boy Scout camps, we are very well equipped in campsite equipment.  Each site is equipped with a rake, shovel, hose, broom, and scrub brush as well as a 9’ x 7’ wall tent for every two scouts. With the exception of sites with Adirondack cabins, each scout will sleep on a bunk for the week. Most sites have 3” mattresses, but come prepared with your own for additional comfort.

Campsite equipment is a major expense in the operation of summer camp.  We are fortunate to have good campsite equipment (tents, bunks, platforms, etc.) at Mt. Norris.  Campsite equipment will be inspected and logged upon your arrival in camp and again before you check out on Saturday.  If necessary, your unit will be held responsible for the replacement cost of damaged equipment on a case-by-case basis.

Site Reservation

The Green Mountain Council requires a deposit of $50 to reserve a date and a campsite.  This deposit is non-refundable but may be applied toward summer camp fees. To ensure your unit receives the campsite of choice, a Site Reservation Form (see appendix) must be filled out and returned to the Council Service Center.  To confirm your site, a $15.00 per Scout transferable but non-refundable deposit is due February 15, 2008.

Please remember that each campsite may be filled to its capacity by one or more troops. 

The following campsites will be used for the 2008 summer camp season:

• Campsite capacities will be strictly adhered to.
• If your unit requires more space, an adjoining site should be reserved or bring tents for your leaders
• If your unit cannot meet site capacity, you may be asked to share the site.

Solo Scouts

Occasionally, there may be a conflict with some of the boys about the week their unit is coming to camp.  Mt Norris firmly believes that all boys who want to attend camp should be able to no matter what week their troop is coming.  Our Solo Scout program fulfills this need.  The Solo “Troop” will stay in their own campsites with their own scoutmaster (a paid staff member) if greater then 10, if the number of Solo Scouts is less then 10 the Scouts are placed with a troop. Solo Scouts have the same opportunities as any other scout in camp that week.